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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,361.69, 32,237.91 and 12,751.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,361.69, 32,237.91 and 12,751.14 is: 17,595.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,361.69 : 32,237.91 = 12,751.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,361.69/32,237.91 = 12,751.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,361.69x = 32,237.91 × 12,751.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,361.69x = 411,070,103.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,070,103.72/23,361.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,595.91

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